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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
EAST CHARLESTON.

Dec. 27.-The Christmas gathering
at the church on Saturday evening
was well attended, there being two
trees well loaded with presents for all.
Mrs. Bennett, spoken of last week
as having her hip broken, is better,
and now there is hope of her recovery.
Died, at East Charleston, Dec 90,
1897, of heart disease, Maria Kathan,
wife of Horace Burroughs, aged rs
years and 10 months.
Mrs. Burroughs was an old resident
of this town. She had been twice
married. She married Willard Chase,
her first husband, in 1896, by whom
she had six children two died in in
fancy, Willard and Mary died of diph-
iberia in 1859, Charles Ii. lives in this
town, with whom the deceased and
her aged husband were making their
home, and Jane, who married Charles
A. Robinson, formerly of Island Pond,
now of Bangor, Me. Mr.. Chase died
in 1860. After his death his widow
lived part of the time with her
daughter at Island Pond, and in this
town with her son Charles.
She married Horace Burroughs in
1878, and went to Concord, Vt, to re.
side. They lived there until fall, when
they returned here on account of Mr..
Burroughs being In such feeble health.
on the day of her death. She and her
husband, with her son Charles, were
visiting Mrs. Lizzie Buck, and after
dinner she went to help Mrs. Buck
wash the dinner dishes, when she said
she felt badly, and should have to sit
down. Mrs. Buck fixed her some warm
drink, but in q short time she said she
was sick at the stomach, leaned for
ward and expired without a struggle.
She died in the Methodist belief.
The funeral services were held at the
church, Friday, Dec. %, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Enright of Island Pond. The
family have the sympathy of the en-
tire community, especially the aged
husband who takes the death of his
wife very hard, and is often heard
calling for her to come back to him.
1t will not be but short time, it is
feared, before he will follow her. He
will continue to make his home with
Mr.. Chase, who will tenderly care for
him the remainder of his days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
WEST CONCORD.

Dec. 27.-Christmas Exercises at the
Churches passed very pleasantly and
satisfactorily. The children were made
glad with the gifts prepared for them,
while the older people received the
deeper significance of the day from the
earnest words spoken, the utterances
of the little ones and the interchange
of tokens of regard. Each Pastors
heart was made glad with offerings of
esteem from his people.
A gentleman from South Boston has
been in town to inquire into the prac-
ticability of locating here a new indus
try-the preparing of kinding wood
for the city market. We learn he was
favorably impressed with the locality.
AS this industry would give employ
ment to thirty or more men and boys
it would be great help to the place
and we hope pains will be taken to
forward the enterprise.
Last week tidings reached us of The
decease of Mrs. Horace Burroughs, who
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
CANAAN.

Dec. 2G.-Cold weather as usual for
Christmas, and good sleighing which
is being improved by everybody.
&. IL. Weeks has commenced lum-
bering operations on his land in Pitts
burg.
The railroad celebration came off as
advertised last Thurday, Dec. 22nd.
Quite extensive preparations were
made by West Stewartstown to cele-
brate. In the evening there were
speeches from the balcony by Hon. l.
W. Drew, Hon. Edgar Aldrich, S. b.
Page and several Others. There was
an immense amount of cheering for
Mr.. Van Dyke, which must have been
very hattering for that gentleman, who
really is entitled to much credit for
the energy displayed in bringing to a
successful close his railroad project.
After the speechmaking there was a
chance for those who were so disposed
to attend grand ball at the Grange
HALL, of which about 110eeuples avail
ed themselves. Supper was served
at Heath's Hotel. Those who attended
pronounced it an enjoyable occasion.
In the evening fireworks were let off
and the village was extensively illum-
mated. The occasion was one which
the people of this place have long
waited for, and one that they should
have been able to celebrate long since.
The undeveloped resources of the up
per valley of the Connecticut River
has long attracted the attention of
capitalists, but has never got the re.
cognition it demanded until now.
The Christmas Tree exercises at w.
Stewartstown passed off pleasantly.
Santa Claus was there, and the chill
dren found his memory was good, and
not in the least had his stay in the
region of the North Pole chilled his
usually warm blood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

There occurred last Tuesday evening
a fire which, but for the prompt and
efficient work of our citizens, might
have proved very destructive. The
fire was discovered about $50 o'clock
in Fitzgerald's dry house, and the
alarm was at once given. Hundreds
were soon on hand, and by hard work
succeeded in keeping the flames con-
fined to where they originated. That
it was hard work may be realized by
the fact that the dry house was nearly
filled with No. and clear spruce,
which of course fed the flames, yet a
small dry house, only three feet FROM
the one destroyed, was saved. The
boys cannot be given too much credit
for their services, for most certainly
they never worked at fire with such
energy, and with such we'll directed
efforts. The fire engine too, was in
good working order, and did effective
work; and the hydrant placed at the
corner of the large barn u short time
since, more than paid for itself. How
the fire originated is at present I'M
/ known. Mr. Fitzgerald estimates the
! loss at $4,000; no insurance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
LUNENBURGH.

Dec. 26.-The lecture by Mr.Mansur
last week Wednesday was very inter-
esting, and greatly appreciated by
those who heard it.
At meeting of Howard Relief Corps
Lunenburgh, Vermont, Dec. 10, 1887,
the following resolutions were passed:
Death having entered our Corps for
the first time, and removed one of our
members, Mrs. Ellen Pond, therefore
REsoLvED-That in the death of our
sister, Mrs. Ellen Pond, we have lost a
loyal member, and a kind friend, -one
whose interest was with us in the
work of our organization, and that
we are thus reminded that 1--WE have
here no abiding place or continuing
city," and that it may so influence our
lives, that when we receive our "Trans-
fer" our name may be entered in the
Book of Life"
REsoLvED-That in this dispense
ton, our brother and friend has lost a
devoted companion, her sons and
daughters an affectionate mother, and
all her relatives a true and faithful
friend.
RESOLvED-That we extend to our
bereaved friends our fraternal SYM
pathies in this season of affection, with
u sincere desire that they may be sus.
tanned and comforted by Him who
knows the bitterness of every heart,
and can soothe every sorrow.
REsOLvED-That these resolutions
be published in the ESSEX COUNTY
HERALD. and that copies be forwarded
to our hereaved brother and family.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
NORTON.

Dec. 26.-The scholars of the schools
at Norton Mills and Averill had a
good time Saturday evening at the
Stetson House Hall. Their recitations
were excellent and much praise was
given to the two teachers, the Misses
Merrill. Presents in abundance were
on the Christmas Tree and all enjoyed
the evening.
AT late hour on Saturday evening
few drunken rowdies put in an ap-
pearance at the Stetson House but
were soon put out, some with sore
heads which they we'll deserved.
Service was held in the new r. G.
Church Christmas Day.
A number of railroad navies are re-
turning home from the Upper Coos r.
R., to Canada, work being discon-
tinued for the present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
VICTORY.

Dec. 27.-Charles Little had very
narrow escape one day last week, a
! oaded team running over him, badly
bruising, but fortunately breaking no
bones.
Mrs. Walker goes again to Lancaster
to assist IN taking care of her invalid
father.
Beautiful Christmas came, bringing
its joys and treasures to many hearts,
and if lie who ushered in the most
glorious Christmas the world ever saw
was duly honored, there must have
been great rejoicing on earth and in
heaven.
Christmas was celebrated at Hazens
Mill. There were two big trees and a
table loaded with costly gifts, to make
glad the hearts of the little ones, as
we'll rs those of the adults, testified to
the bounty with which God had
crowned their homes the past few
years. Good music added to the pleas
ure of the hour.
Miss G. NJ. White of South Deerfeld
N. H., is visiting at &. Damon's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

At Christ Church on Christmas Eve,
after Evening Prayer, the gifts were
distributed to the expectant company,
and while near and dear ones were
made the recipients of tokens of affect
tomato remembrance, the poor and
frIendless were not forgotten, and
when the tree had been stripped of its
treasures the congregation dispersed,
most of them apparently with full
hands and happy hearts. The must
cal portions of the services on Christ
mas Eve and Christmas Day were we'll
rendered. The church was decked
with wreathing and appropriate de-
signs in bright evergreen, the decora-
tons this year being confined to the
chancel alone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Mr.. EDIToR:-Permit us through
your columns to express our heartfelt
thanks to all those who so kindly rem
dered such effective aid in extinguish-
ing the fire at the dry house last Tues
day evening, and keeping it confined
in such a narrow compass. We realize
to the fullest extent our Indebtedness
to them all, for we are certain but for
the energy SO promptly displayed, the
result would have been much more
disastrous. We are indeed grateful
for the kind services rendered.
GEO. II. FITZGERALD 81 Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The ladies will hold their Missionary
meeting with Mrs. w. Wilson next
Saturday afternoon. We hope to see
a good number present.
Rev. Mr.. Kilburn gave MS an inter
esting sermon last Sunday on clone
and Foreign Missions. May we all
imbibe the true missionary spirit aud
become more interested in the cause,
doing what we can for those who are
less favored with Gospel privileges
than ourselves.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

with her husband left our village last
autumn to spend the winter with her
son, Charles Chase of Charleston. Mr..
Burroughs has the heartfelt sympathy
OF our community in his feebleness
and great loneliness.
We understand changes may soon
he expected at our hotel, as a trade is
in progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie L. Ball have
again been bereaved OF an only child,
n promising boy of about two years
old. Disease-spasmodic Group.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
The new firm of
A. BARTLETT, SON & co.

A. BARTLETT, SON & co.
still continue to do business at the old stand,
and invite your patronage, but
To Trust or not to Trust;
That is the question.
Whether it is better to ship the goods
And take the risk of doubtful payments;
Or to make sure Of what is in possession,
And, by declining hold them,
To SELL to shipl perchunce to lose
Ayel There's the Rub.
And when the goods are gone
What charm Gun win them back
From slippery debtors?
Will bills be paid when due
Or will the time stretch out till crack of doom
What OF assignments What of Relativesl
What of Uncos, Aunts and Mothers-in.l law
With claims for borrowe ed money? lpromise
What of exemptions, homesteads and the com
That coolly offers 10 dents on the dollar:
And of the lawyers fees
That eat up even this poor pittance?
Yet sell we must
And some we'll trust.
We seek the just
For wealth we lust !;
BY some we're Gust,
And stocks will rust,
But we skip the wust
Or we'd surely bust.
A. BARTLETl', SON g. CO,
ISLAND FOND, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The Christmas Entertainment at the
NJ. E. Church Saturday evening pas
sed off very pleasantly. The usual
exercises for such an occasion lasted
about thirty five minutes and consist
ed of an organ voluntary, an anthem
by the choir, speaking and singing by
the children, also a Christmas Solo by
Mrs. Penfold. The speaking was
mostly by the younger children of the
Sunday School. The arrival of Santa
Claus was hailed with considera BILE
merriment. He was quite active in
the distribution of candy to the older
as we'll as to the younger .of the au-
dience. Unlike the rest of us Santa
does not seem to grow any older as
the years 60 by. The most interesting
feature of the programme was the ar
rival of the ship, name unknown
well freighted with gifts for old and
young. She certainly presented fine
appearance with her masts and spars,
bearing the flag of our nation. 1t was
to be regretted that the noble ship
should go down so soon after her only
voyage. Sunday morning Rev. A. b.
Enright preached to the young people.
If the thoughts presented were carried
out in the lives OF our young men and
women, success would constantly fol-
low them. Some called it one of the
best sermons presented by Mr.. Enright
since occupying this pulpit. The con-
cert in the evening was pronounced
success. A large number was present
and the programme as printed last
week was fully carried out. The chill.
dren assisted by the choir never sang
better. The solos by Miss Stevens and
Miss L.Wilmot were duly appreciated
The duet by Maud Wilmot and Minnie
Martin was well rendered. The exer
else "Prince of David" was q happy
selection, as it contained excellent
Christmas music and gave place to re
sponsive readings and recitations by
our young people. 1t was pronounced
one of the best concerts held in thi
church for several years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Prof. Button the renowned magician,
ventrloqust and humoriSt, will give
one of his celebrated entertainments
in the Island Pond Hall this Thursday
evening, Dec. 90 lie comes well re-
commended from large number Of
the principal cities, the press reports
al! speaking of his entertainments us
being of high order and something
superior to the general run of like ex-
hibitions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

Dec. 27.-The Christmas exercises ut
the NJ. 4. Church passed off very sat
isfactorily to ell. We heard it re-
marked by several that we've not had
as good IL time for many years. The
children deserve great credit for the
manner they rendered their several
parts.
Asa Fuller goes back to Littleton to
school this week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Grand Master Wilson has granted a
for the institution of AL
pine Lodge, l. o. o. F. at East Burke,
Jan. 30. The team work will be ex-
emplifed it is expected by Caledonia
Lodge, No. 6, of st. Johnshury and
Essex Lodge. No. 10, of Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

B. A. Chadwick of Vancouver, B.
c.. who has been in town the past few
weeks on visit to his brother John,
left for home last Tuesday, intending,
however, to stop in Montreal two
weeks with his brother Thomas. Dur
ing his stay here he was handsomely
entertained by the boys, and before
leaving he expressed himself as not
likely soon to forget the many little
courtesies extended him by them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Some sixty or seventy of our young
people had lots of fun last Monday
night, the occasion being the opening
of the skating rink on the pond. The
rink is now open to its patrons every
afternoon and evening, Sundays of
course, excepted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Some two weeks ago VIM. Mccoy,
engineer at Fitzgerald's mill, while at
work in the engine room, severely cut
his left hand, severing an artery. He
had the hand bandaged, and endeav-
ored to attend to his duties, but the
artery not being secured, the wound
repeatedly burst open, causing such
profuse bleeding, that at length he
had to give up work, which, to man
of his energetic, pushing and lively
temperament, made the misfortune
doubly hard. For time it was
thought blood poisoning would set in,
and fearing this he went to Coaticook
last Monday when Drs. Robinson and
Stevenson, after five unsuccessful al
tempts to take up and secure the ar
terry, $50 badly decayed was it, finally
succeeded and sewed up the wound.
He suffers Intensely, but it is hoped
that all danger from the cut is now
avoided, and that the thorough heal
ing OF the hand is but matter of time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The late firm of A. Bartlett & Go.
have a Notice" elsewhere in these
columns, that will interest some; and
the present firm of A. Bartlett Son &
Co. have added an announcement
that will interest ALL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Charles A. Robinson and wife of
Bangor, Me-, formerly of Island Pond,
have been in town during the past
week, called here by the death of Mrs.
Robinson's mother, Mrs. II. Burroughs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Mr.. II. W. Bishop, one of the pro-
prietors of the Willard House, North
Stratford, was in town last Monday
looking over the Stewart House pro-
perty with a view to its purchase. If
the trade can be effected Mr.. Bishop
will take possession next Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The Christmas Tree and exercises at
the Congregational Church last Sat
urday evening were very enjoyable.
The Church and the tree were decora-
ted with much taste. The exercises
were in song and recitation appropri-
ate to the occasion. Everyone present
was remembered, some very hand
somely, in the way of gifts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
Publishers Notice.

Hereafter 10 cents per line will be charged
for the insertion of notices Of fairs, sociables
and entertainments, the object OF which - 10
raise mOney, unless such mention is strictly
editorial ten cents a line will also be charged
for the insertion of resolutions aud obit-
uaries, but birth. marriage and death notices
will be published gr,tuitously. Particulars
of gatherings, subject to revision, also pub
lished gratuitouslV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The Officers of Essex Lodge will be
publicly installed next Thursday even
ing, the installation exercises to be fol-
lowed by a sociable, which, if the an
ticipations are realized, will be one
of the great events of the season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Mr.. Afford Dyer, father of Charles
NJ. Dyer and we'll known to our peo-
pie, died in Boston last Tuesday
morning after long and tedious ILL
ness. lie was IL man universally res
pected, whose individuality, unassum-
ing, oblging patient and cheerful, will
long be cherished by all who enjoyed
his acquaintan ce. He was nearly rs
years old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The great festival of the year, Christ
mas, was appropriately celebrated in
all the churches; the congregations in
each were large, and the musical ser
vices elaborate and excellently rem
dered
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

We had pleasant call last week from
Hon. A. r. Evans of Gorham, who
was in town taking dispositions with
reference to some pension claims he is
prosecuting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Mr.. Edmands, who has frequently
occupied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional Church here, is in town spend
ing the holiday the guest of Mr.Alvin
Bartlett.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

How often do we hear of a sudden
and fatal termination of case of
Group, when young life might have
been saved by the prompt use of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. Ayers Almanac for
the new year is out. Get one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

If you are troubled with biliousness
attended with a sallow complexion,
use Ro6ihsOns Little Pink LiUer Pills;
you will be surprised at the favorable
change they will produce in your
looks and feelings in q weeks time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Regular Convocation of Keystone
Chapter, r. A. NJ, next Monday even
ing at the usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The Christmas festivities having
been duly observed, all are now busy,
preparing for the gaieties Of the New
Year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Malcolm Sadleir was quite i'll the
past week, and at one time threatened
with lung fever, but we are glad to
learn that he is now improving.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
Yufal md General 9ptEs,

Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page and then
notify your neighbors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

Election of officers for the ensuing
year this Thursday evening at Essex
Lodge, |. o. 0. +.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
Probate Notice.

A Probate Court win be held i'm the Probate
ONCE in Guildhall, IN and for the District OF
Essex, ON the second Tuesday of each month,
for the transaction of all business incidental
TO said court
ID. II. BEATTIE, Judge of Probate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
d N o I | G E! ]
All persons indebted to the firm of
A. BARTLETT & co,

are, for the LAST TIME, invited to call at our
office and settle the same within the next 80
days, from January l, 1883, or they must not
think they are badly used if. after that time,
they find their accounts In an attorneys
hands for collection, y. BARTLLTT Il co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
MARRIED..

SEBROOK-COvELL. In Brighton. Dec.
p, by Rev. A. ID Enright, Mr. Edward T..
Isosebrook and Mrs Sarah Covell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30

The recent snow falls have helped
business amazingly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
LIBERAL HOUSE FURNISHES

and we have earned the reputation, not s Ie-
ly on account of the small payments mt the
Tune of purchase (which are one quarter
doWn ana the monthly payments thereafter
of 50, for n purchase Of SO or less, and $40 for
500 or less but our prices are below those
OF any other dgSlicr III the country, notwith-
standing we will
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-30
GREATER VaRIETYCF GOODS

than is shown by any other house in the
country.
!. II VIII be seen by giving the matter a little
thought that we are compelled TO not only
nave on hand very large line, but the ever
moving column must necessarily allow of
nothing but the NEWEST goods upon our
hoors and we are continually buying from
every manufacturing state In the country,
The quantities bought by us would asto ,ish
even wholesale buyers. without question,
we have under our control, more rolls of car
peting than
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-29

The Portland & Rochester r. r. will sell on the
above days special tickets to Gorham and return
including admission to the Fair, 60 CENT@.
Trains leave Portland for Fair Grounds at 73O
and 1000 a. m, 1925 and 800 D. m. Leave Fair
Grounds for Portland at $50 and 10 as am s. SO
and 500 p. m. On THURsDAY, sepa. 9osh.
ESPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Portland
Tor FAIR Grounds at 900 a m; returning, leave
Fair Grounds at 7.26 PR
sep26d4t j. w PETERS Stunt